PKM (MT)1
(2008)

It is a open pollinated seedling selection from Soolakkarai at Virudhunagar district. The best season is June – September and can tolerate sewage water stagnation and grows well in sandy, saline and alkaline soils. It is a regular bearer. The spirally twisted fruits with clear constrictions, pale yellow pods, and white attractive aril are found in clusters (2-3). The skin of fruits turns yellow at maturity and seeds turn black. It yields about 79 kg/tree/year which is 30.0% increase over local type. The highest yield obtained from this variety is 125 kg / tree / year (11.85 t/ha). It can be cultivated throughout Tamil Nadu especially in the rainfed tracts of Southern districts.